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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1955
Page
5
A concise reflection citing Mary Baker Eddy on how educational institutions and progressive religion kindle inspiration in households. The remark emphasizes the harmony of learning and faith guiding daily life.
The Chamber of Commerce says starting next Wednesday stores currently closing at noon on Wednesdays will stay open through the season until April. The change excludes groceries and the First National Bank which keep Wednesday noon closings year round.
Peggy Bowen, business manager, reminds members and subscribers of the September 30 renewal deadline. After tomorrow, reservations will be released on a first come, first served basis.
The Downtown Orlando Kiwanis club welcomes members from the Orlando Kiwanis club during their second visit in two weeks. The gathering features club members as guests at the local meeting.
The Junior Woman's Club votes to place meditation inspiration cards in local restaurants and to collect stamps for hospitalized veterans. Jean Maleski reports on attending Junior Day in Leesburg with Joyce Stewart. nine members modeled for a fashion show by Sara McCain. Twenty guests attended including Mary Theall Jo Ann Dwelle Barbara Moots and others.
Sorrento and Mt Plymouth residents greet travelers returning from Ohio as Col Austin and Mr Saxton arrive. Postmistress Mrs Torbert is honored with a birthday party. Civic association meeting in the school building urges members to attend and invites nonmembers to join. Theodore Parker quote ends the piece.
Miss Hattie Elliott secretary for Carl Graves at the Villa Dora is pictured as she was installed as president of the Business and Professional Women's club last spring by Mrs. Helen Kurras. She graduated from the Detroit Conservatory of Music in 1914 and later from Detroit Business University before serving 24 years with the YWCA in Detroit.
Miss Elliott, first president of Mount Dora's Business and Professional Women's club, to be honored during National Business Women's Week at a noon luncheon at the Grand View hotel. Miss Hattie Elliott presiding. biography notes her Detroit Conservatory training, YWCA service, and moves from Ohio to Florida in 1945 and later roles in hotels and clubs.
The Fifth Avenue School PTA led by Mrs. T. E. Brotherson maps a full term of activities headlined by the October 29 carnival on the athletic field. Fundraising through the white elephant auction will be managed by Mrs. Bernard McCabe. The calendar includes National Education Week events November 1, a December Christmas program, February Founders Day, a March film High Pressure Area with Dr. E Lee Eggert, April Junior Garden Club Flower Show and classroom visitation, and a May officers installation and Glee club concert.
Jay Malone of Mount Dora was pledged to Alpha Tau Omega at the University of Florida last week. The note adds a separate line about patience and perseverance credited to Mary Baker Eddy.
The speaker highlights a preamble obligating the state to provide minimum education for all children regardless of background. He notes rural areas and Negro children faced poorer opportunities, while Florida schools now rank high and most teachers hold college training.
The first regular meeting of the Ocklawaha chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will be at Mrs. J. D. Cotrell Jr. home in Eustis on Thursday October 6 at 2:30 p.m. Visiting Daughters are cordially invited. Classified ads.
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